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House Committee Considering Cannabis Banking & D.C. Commerce Monday

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, Politics.

As the United States moves step by step towards ending federal cannabis prohibition, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hear some sensible provisions...

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Canadian Cannabis Infused Edibles and Products to Be a $2.7 Billion Market

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 4, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Like a lot of places that have legalized regulated cannabis commerce, Canada has experienced some growing pains. The transition from a medical market into an adult-use one has difficult for small businesses...

France Moves Towards Medical Cannabis Trial Program

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Medical, Politics.

Progressive cannabis law reforms have been moving forward around the globe and Europe has certainly been a hotbed of activity. However, while many nations across the continent, including the Netherlands,...

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Watch the 2019 ICBC Zurich Video!

Written by Anthony Johnson on June 3, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) finished off its 2019 European trek with a team-up with CannaTrade in Zurich, Switzerland. Immediately establishing itself as the top business-to-business...

Illinois Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalization! Poised to Be Number 11.

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Politics.

The Illinois Legislature made history today becoming the second state legislative body to pass a bill repealing cannabis prohibition, joining the great state of Vermont. However, Illinois went one step...

Cannabis Companies Lobby the FDA to Fully Legalize CBD

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 31, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen CBD products on the shelves. You’ve probably even heard folks talk about using CBD that you normally wouldn’t suspect, like...

Dr. Bronner’s CEO Joins the Cannabis Industry, Bringing His Ideals with Him

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 30, 2019. Posted in Business, Cultural.

Dr. Bronner’s is a true American success story demonstrating the very best things about our country. Started by an immigrant soap-maker, the company is still run by members of the same family...

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Joins Cannabis Company Board

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, ICBC Zurich, Politics.

Former Orange County Republican Dana Rohrabacher, fresh off the heels of his keynote address at the International Cannabis Business Conference in Zurich, has just announced that he is joining the board...

Republican Senators Hopeful for Passage of Cannabis Banking Act

Written by Anthony Johnson on May 29, 2019. Posted in Business, ICBC Vancouver, Politics.

Whether you favor legalization or not, you should support allowing state-regulated cannabis businesses to access banking services. Forcing companies to be cash-only endangers public safety and encourages...